Page 3 Foothills Sentry FEBRUARY 2026 https://bit.ly/HawksFlight2026 TAWC college scholarship applications now available Tustin Area Woman’s Club (TAWC), an all-volunteer philanthropic community service organization, has announced that its college scholarship application forms are available on the club’s website, tustinareawomansclub. com, or via each TUSD high school on the school website. For over 60 years, TAWC has given college scholarships to deserving Tustin Unified School District students. This year TAWC will offer a $1,000 collegiate scholarship to one or more graduating seniors from each of the five high schools in the Tustin Unified School District, which are: Beckman High School, Foothill High School, Hillview High School, Legacy Magnet Academy, and Tustin High School. The TAWC college scholarship application deadline is March 13. Street improvements coming to Old Town Tustin By Guy Ball The City of Tustin is working to enhance Old Town Tustin with a series of improvements to revitalize the downtown area while ensuring the historic character is preserved. The updates and changes focus on Main Street from Newport Avenue to C Street, and on El Camino Real from First Street to Sixth Street. Demolition and construction has already started and continues through late summer 2026. The project includes a number of approaches: • Seven added “parklets” will create new community gathering areas • Sidewalks will be rebuilt to take care of uneven surfaces; improving walkability • Raised medians and signage will improve driver, biker, and pedestrian safety • A new gateway sign will welcome people to Old Town; establishing a focal monument for the area • Landscaping, including tree replacement, will be upgraded to help beautify the area Parklets will include spots in front of American Grub/Swinging Door, El Camino Cafe, Tustin Garage, Storico, Morning Lavender, Chaak, and the former Rutabegorz. While some parking spaces will be lost (particularly those where the parklets are added), the City is reminding residents of the three free parking areas in Old Town, including the open floor of the garage on C Street, south of Main, and the two areas adjacent to the Tustin Water Plant on Prospect, north of Main. Such city events as the Chili Cookoff and the return of the Sunset Market will not be impacted by the construction. For more information, call (714) 573-3150 or email engineering@tustinca.org. Kalista Brown crowned Miss Orange Miss Orange 2026 is Kalista Brown, a 2024 graduate of Villa Park High School, crowned on Jan. 17. She will act as the official ambassador to the City of Orange and serve as the May Queen. She becomes part of the rich history of the pageant, spanning over 85 years. She received a $4,000 scholarship, and is currently attending Cal State Fullerton as a musical theater major. From left, Ava Mobraten, first runner-up; Miss Orange Kalista Brown; second runner-up Payden Thibodeau; and third runner-up Alyson Halbreich. Artist rendering of El Camino Real Artist rendering of Main Street, west of Newport Artist rendering of Main Street Kalista Brown is crowned by 2025 Miss Orange Kylie Seppala.
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